Favorite fast food chains 2022

[2dimes]

Time to disappoint someone with another poll limited to 20 choices,
I pulled Jollibee, added Harvey's.

Ready?

[bigtoughralf]

I would've voted for Jollibee if you'd included it. Is that a thing in the States too?

Pepe's Piri Piri also slaps, no cap.

[PureStink]

Five Guys in support of pride month.

[mookiemcgee]

Anyone else have 'habit burger' popping up left and right around them or is that just a westcoast thing? I eat it far more often than in-n-out.

We also don't have any 'smashburger' around these here parts, but I've rather enjoyed that at the Atlanta Airport a few times over the years... and also Bojangles!

[The ram]

Five Guys in support of pride month.

Was meant to take my daughters there this week but won't be now.

All 5he rest are absolute dog dirt. KFC used to be good but gone right down hill because fat people can't be trusted so the rest of us have to endure eating a ' healthier ' tasteless version.

Had some lovely chips and chicken burger recently but forgot the name of the place. Need to try German donner, heard good things.

[bigtoughralf]

KFC has always been shit. Nothing on a good local chicken and chips shop.

German Doner is decent, I like their doner boxes.

[DoomYoshi]

Five Guys in support of pride month.

Was meant to take my daughters there this week but won't be now.

All 5he rest are absolute dog dirt. KFC used to be good but gone right down hill because fat people can't be trusted so the rest of us have to endure eating a ' healthier ' tasteless version.

Had some lovely chips and chicken burger recently but forgot the name of the place. Need to try German donner, heard good things.

The problem with doner is that it's halal, which means they torture the animal as much as possible during the slaughter process. I never eat halal meat. Instead, when I go to a place that serves halal, I make sure to order the pork. If they don't serve pork, I'm outta there.

[jusplay4fun]

halal:

What is halal meat?
Halal is Arabic for permissible. Halal food is that which adheres to Islamic law, as defined in the Koran.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-27324224

https://www.fao.org/3/y2770e/y2770e08.htm

[bigtoughralf]

The problem with doner is that it's halal, which means they torture the animal as much as possible during the slaughter process. I never eat halal meat. Instead, when I go to a place that serves halal, I make sure to order the pork. If they don't serve pork, I'm outta there.

Complains about cruelty in the process of producing meat, continues to eat meat anyway. Average normie perspective.

[jusplay4fun]

halal:

What is halal meat?
Halal is Arabic for permissible. Halal food is that which adheres to Islamic law, as defined in the Koran.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-27324224

https://www.fao.org/3/y2770e/y2770e08.htm

How widespread is stunning?
The RSPCA says slaughter without pre-stunning causes "unnecessary suffering".

UK Food Standards Agency figures from 2011 suggest 84% of cattle, 81% of sheep and 88% of chickens slaughtered for halal meat were stunned before they died.

BBC article article cited above

also:

Is Halal more inhumane?
Halal slaughter of animals was conceived on the historical principle that it was one of the more humane methods available. Yet now the RSPCA says that, when compared to methods that involve stunning the animal beforehand, it can cause unnecessary suffering, pain and distress

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/what-is-halal-meat-the-big-questions-about-religious-slaughter-answered-9331519.html

and:

Halal has been the traditional method of killing animals for meat. It’s only in the early 20th century that Sikhs of Punjab propagated jhatka as a ‘less painful way’ of killing the animal, although it would appear that the alternative way of slaughter was propagated more to differentiate it from the ‘Muslim way’ of killing the animal.

Halal involves a swipe with a sharp blade across the animal’s neck, severing the windpipe, jugular vein and carotid artery. Contrary to popular belief, Dr Modi, who trains butchers in the art of slaughtering at the institute’s abattoir, says evidence suggests that animals slaughtered through jhatka suffer more trauma than those killed by halal. “The less an animal struggles, the better the meat. When animals face trauma, the glycogen content in their muscles is activated, leaving the meat tough. Stored glycogen is the agent that leads to rigor mortis (or, stiffening of muscles on death),” Dr Modi says.

For the meat to be tender and juicy, the pH count in the animal should ideally be around 5.4 after slaughter. “Struggle leads to the utilisation of stored energy, making the pH count rise to as high as 7,” In halal¸ the struggle is lesser by at least 20 per cent, claims a Delhibased nutrition expert.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science-of-meat/articleshow/11672654.cms

[bigtoughralf]

jp4 has something negative to say about Islam, stop the press.

[saxitoxin]

I wouldn't say any of these are a blanket favorite. There are specific menu items I like from specific franchises. Like I'll have the Impossible Whopper at BK but nothing else.

Never been to 5 Guys.

Also, fun fact ... there are two Taco Time chains. One operates just in Washington and Oregon and the other operates everywhere except Washington and Oregon. The second one is basically a Taco Bell clone while the smaller chain tries to be a hybrid between a fast food restaurant and a casual dining restaurant (similar to Wendy's except with Mexican food).

[GaryDenton]

I voted for Sunway because I like sandwiches piled with fresh vegetables but it is problematic and I am eating there less because they no longer have good coupons.
Some places I have heard good things about aren't close enough.
The Impossible Whopper at Burger King is fantastic, much better than their regular Whopper, with more flavor and also more tender.
Wendy's is much improved in the last few years.

[jusplay4fun]

I voted for Sunway because I like sandwiches piled with fresh vegetables but it is problematic and I am eating there less because they no longer have good coupons.
Some places I have heard good things about aren't close enough.
The Impossible Whopper at Burger King is fantastic, much better than their regular Whopper, with more flavor and also more tender.
Wendy's is much improved in the last few years.

Sunway or Subway?

[mookiemcgee]

I wouldn't say any of these are a blanket favorite. There are specific menu items I like from specific franchises. Like I'll have the Impossible Whopper at BK but nothing else.

Never been to 5 Guys.

Also, fun fact ... there are two Taco Time chains. One operates just in Washington and Oregon and the other operates everywhere except Washington and Oregon. The second one is basically a Taco Bell clone while the smaller chain tries to be a hybrid between a fast food restaurant and a casual dining restaurant (similar to Wendy's except with Mexican food).

Growing up we went to a taco time with tater tots, I don't have any near me anymore but i do have fond memories. I haven't eaten taco bell in like 20 years, real mexican food is cheaper, better and more readily available.

The Denny's near me recently closed and re-opened as a huckleberry's. Dennys was horrible, and i haven't tried huckleberrys but i guess it's a fast growing chain?

[bigtoughralf]

5 Guys do good food but I resent paying restaurant prices for fast food, which has always put me off going there.

[jonesthecurl]

I wouldn't say any of these are a blanket favorite. There are specific menu items I like from specific franchises. Like I'll have the Impossible Whopper at BK but nothing else.

Never been to 5 Guys.

Also, fun fact ... there are two Taco Time chains. One operates just in Washington and Oregon and the other operates everywhere except Washington and Oregon. The second one is basically a Taco Bell clone while the smaller chain tries to be a hybrid between a fast food restaurant and a casual dining restaurant (similar to Wendy's except with Mexican food).

Growing up we went to a taco time with tater tots, I don't have any near me anymore but i do have fond memories. I haven't eaten taco bell in like 20 years, real mexican food is cheaper, better and more readily available.

The Denny's near me recently closed and re-opened as a huckleberry's. Dennys was horrible, and i haven't tried huckleberrys but i guess it's a fast growing chain?

Huckleberries is OK unless you want to eat at a normal time.

[saxitoxin]

I wouldn't say any of these are a blanket favorite. There are specific menu items I like from specific franchises. Like I'll have the Impossible Whopper at BK but nothing else.

Never been to 5 Guys.

Also, fun fact ... there are two Taco Time chains. One operates just in Washington and Oregon and the other operates everywhere except Washington and Oregon. The second one is basically a Taco Bell clone while the smaller chain tries to be a hybrid between a fast food restaurant and a casual dining restaurant (similar to Wendy's except with Mexican food).

Growing up we went to a taco time with tater tots, I don't have any near me anymore but i do have fond memories. I haven't eaten taco bell in like 20 years, real mexican food is cheaper, better and more readily available.

The Denny's near me recently closed and re-opened as a huckleberry's. Dennys was horrible, and i haven't tried huckleberrys but i guess it's a fast growing chain?

I like real Mexican but I also like Taco Bell. It's like the difference between real breasts and fake breasts. Each have their pluses.

Surely you've eaten at Black Bear Diner? That's a NorCal staple.

[saxitoxin]

I resent paying restaurant prices for fast food

ok princess

[2dimes]

Growing up we went to a taco time with tater tots, I don't have any near me anymore but i do have fond memories.

They still do up here. You can grab some tacos and mexi fries when you wander up to visit the wife's family.

[mookiemcgee]

Growing up we went to a taco time with tater tots, I don't have any near me anymore but i do have fond memories.

They still do up here. You can grab some tacos and mexi fries when you wander up to visit the wife's family.

Its my family not hers but we will have to pop in

[mookiemcgee]

I wouldn't say any of these are a blanket favorite. There are specific menu items I like from specific franchises. Like I'll have the Impossible Whopper at BK but nothing else.

Never been to 5 Guys.

Also, fun fact ... there are two Taco Time chains. One operates just in Washington and Oregon and the other operates everywhere except Washington and Oregon. The second one is basically a Taco Bell clone while the smaller chain tries to be a hybrid between a fast food restaurant and a casual dining restaurant (similar to Wendy's except with Mexican food).

Growing up we went to a taco time with tater tots, I don't have any near me anymore but i do have fond memories. I haven't eaten taco bell in like 20 years, real mexican food is cheaper, better and more readily available.

The Denny's near me recently closed and re-opened as a huckleberry's. Dennys was horrible, and i haven't tried huckleberrys but i guess it's a fast growing chain?

I like real Mexican but I also like Taco Bell. It's like the difference between real breasts and fake breasts. Each have their pluses.

Surely you've eaten at Black Bear Diner? That's a NorCal staple.

Good old fashioned food, Black Bear Diner. I think of it as a west coast version of cracker barrel

[mandyb]

If none of these places existed, the world would be a much healthier and slimmer place.
Just sayin'.

[jusplay4fun]

If none of these places existed, the world would be a much healthier and slimmer place.
Just sayin'.

That is insightful. I declare this the Best Post of this Thread.

5 Ways Your McDonald's Order Is Making You Gain Weight
A registered dietitian explains how your favorite entrées and sides could be causing you to pack on extra pounds.

If you're someone who cannot live without a weekly trip to McDonald's drive-thru window but are also in the process of trying to shed a few pounds, then it may be time to switch up your go-to order.

Kelli McGrane RD, for the free calorie counting app, Lose It!, identifies five menu items that could be wreaking havoc on your health goals and also offers five healthier swaps you can make instead. Now here are five ways your McDonald's order could be making you gain weight.

https://www.eatthis.com/mcdonalds-order-causing-weight-gain/

[mandyb]

If none of these places existed, the world would be a much healthier and slimmer place.
Just sayin'.

That is insightful. I declare this the Best Post of this Thread.

5 Ways Your McDonald's Order Is Making You Gain Weight
A registered dietitian explains how your favorite entrées and sides could be causing you to pack on extra pounds.

If you're someone who cannot live without a weekly trip to McDonald's drive-thru window but are also in the process of trying to shed a few pounds, then it may be time to switch up your go-to order.

Kelli McGrane RD, for the free calorie counting app, Lose It!, identifies five menu items that could be wreaking havoc on your health goals and also offers five healthier swaps you can make instead. Now here are five ways your McDonald's order could be making you gain weight.

https://www.eatthis.com/mcdonalds-order-causing-weight-gain/

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